Role of Universities in Developing Citizenship among Students: The Case of Pakistan

Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Iqbal Majoka and Sadia Naz
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Zia Ur Rehman: PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Muhammad Iqbal Majoka: Associate Professor, Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Sadia Naz: PhD Scholar, Department of Islamic & Religious Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.

Global Social Sciences Review, 2018, vol. 3, issue 3, 142-157

Abstract: Citizenship as associated with educational learning facilitates getting ready our young graduates for the challenges and prospects of a changing world. Citizenship is becoming the key subject in teaching and learning. It is an entrance to a more comprehensive society. So, it is indispensable to explore the function of universities in developing citizenship among graduates. A survey research method is adopted. A questionnaire based study of a sample of fifteen hundred Master level graduates from fifteen public/private universities of Pakistan is therefore undertaken. Analysis of data revealed that a substantial number of the graduates having civic characteristics, were significantly in favor to develop sense of responsibility, leadership skills, curricular and co-curricular activities, knowledge of current World events, civic research and facilities, law and religious studies, civic literacy and ethical awareness, crime prevention and human rights. It is suggested that there should be no gap among learners, faculty and the management for humanizing the civic characteristics and the accessibility as well as sustainability of the civic services in the universities. The faculty and management may be dedicated to student centered learning and the course learning and deliberate conclusions may be focused.

Keywords: Citizenship; University Graduates; Civic Characteristics; Civic Services; Citizenship Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).09

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